The Bloodaxe were founded by the dwarf adventurer Deldagg Huldgrym gathering many dwarves outcasts around 1318 DR. In time many human joined the group and many dwarves died in the battles against orcs, bandits raiders from Luskan. At the death of Deldagg in 1331 DR was chosen as new leader his second in command, the human fighter Velkor Minairr.[1]